Attacks on Health Care in Lebanon: 16-29 October 2024

Insecurity Insight identified 194 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Lebanon between 08 October 2023 and 27 October 2024. In these incidents, health facilities were damaged or destroyed on 75 occasions. All of these reported 75 incidents involved the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) using explosive weapons, including drone and plane strikes, artillery and shelling, damaging clinics, health centres, hospitals and pharmacies. Additionally, at least 95 health workers were killed and 56 injured within these facilities during the bombings. Damage or destruction to health facilities was documented in six of Lebanon’s nine governorates with high numbers recorded in Lebanon’s southern Nabatieh governorate, followed by South governorate. Over three-quarters of the reported damage or destruction to health facilities took place during Israel's large-scale airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region, which began in September. Explore the incidents on our interactive map 1. . Access this data on HDX. The dataset no longer includes event descriptions or geo-coordinates due to HDX policy. Please complete this two-question survey and tell us what you think. The dataset does not yet include all incidents reported in this News Brief. Data is updated every Monday. Follow us for the latest updates. Numbers may change if or when further information is made available.

Documented incidents

16 October 2024: In Jouaiya town, Tyre district, South governorate, two paramedics were injured by shrapnel as two Lebanese Red Cross ambulances conducted a rescue mission during Israeli airstrikes. Source: National News Agency and OCHA Update 36

19 October 2024: In Siddiqin town, Tyre district, South governorate, a paramedic was killed in an Israeli bombardment that hit a motorcycle. Source: Personal Communication

20 October 2024: In Deir Al-Zahrani town, Nabatieh district and governorate, a paramedic was killed when a civil defence centre was hit by suspected Israeli airstrikes. A health vehicle was also damaged. Sources: Personal Communication I and Personal Communication II

20 October 2024: In Baalbek city, Baalbek-Hermel governorate, Baalbek Government Hospital was evacuated due to proximity to Qard al-Hassan Centre, a U.S. sanctioned, Hezbollah-run bank system, following threats of bombing from Israel. Sources: Personal Communication I and Personal Communication II

20 October 2024: In Haret Hreik neighbourhood, Beirut city and governorate, the vicinity of Bahman Hospital and a mosque were hit by Israeli airstrikes in the morning. Sources: The Journal and Personal Communication

20 October 2024: On Bir al-Salasil Road, Bint Jbeil district, Nabatieh governorate, a paramedic was killed and two others injured when the ambulance they were travelling in was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Source: Personal Communication

20 October 2024: In southern Beirut city and governorate, an airstrike destroyed a UNFPA-supported safe space for women and girls, located next to a primary health care centre. Sources: OCHA Update 37 and OCHA Update 38

21 October 2024: At the Burj al-Shamali intersection, Tyre city and district, a paramedic was killed when the ambulance they were in was hit in a suspected Israeli airstrike. Source:
Personal Communication

21 October 2024: In Kherbet Selm town, Bint Jbeil district, Nabatieh governorate, a paramedic was killed and two other paramedics injured by an Israeli attack. An ambulance was also damaged. Source: National News Agency

21 October 2024: In Ansar town, Nabatieh district and governorate, an unspecified number of health workers were injured when a health centre was hit by Israeli airstrikes. The centre, several ambulances and civil defence vehicles were severely damaged. Source: National News Agency

21 October 2024: In Babeliya town, Sayda district, South governorate, a paramedic was killed by Israeli forces. Source: National News Agency

21 October 2024: In Harek Hreik municipality, Baabda district, Mount Lebanon governorate, 50 health workers and 15 patients were forced to evacuate from Sahel Hospital in the evening after Israeli forces issued misinformation claiming Hezbollah assets were hidden underneath the hospital. The hospital was temporarily closed due to fears of being bombed.
The hospital was opened to journalists the next morning to prove the claims were false.
Sources: Democracy Now, L’Orient Today, OCHA Update 37 and The Guardian

21 October 2024: In Beirut city and governorate, Rafik Hariri University Hospital was damaged by an Israeli airstrike on the area which killed 18 people, including four children and injured 60 others. This facility is one of Lebanon’s largest public hospitals. Sources: LBC, Megaphone, Middle East Eye and OCHA Update 37

22 October 2024: In Nabatieh governorate, three Lebanese Red Cross staff members were injured by shrapnel while carrying out a rescue operation. Sources: L’Orient Today, OCHA Update 38 and UN News

22 October 2024: In Hermel city, a vehicle belonging to Al-Batoul Hospital was hit and an unspecified number of people injured in an Israeli airstrike. Source: Personal Communication

22 October 2024: In Nabatieh governorate, three Lebanese Red Cross paramedics were wounded by shrapnel during an operation to rescue people injured by an airstrike. Source: UN News

22 October 2024: In Burj Shemali Refugee Camp, Tyre city, UNRWA reopened its health centre, providing primary health-care services for almost 380 patients. Source: UN News

22 October 2024: In Beirut city and governorate, Bahman Hospital was damaged following an airstrike nearby. Source: OCHA Update 38

23 October 2024: In Tyre district, South governorate, a Lebanese Red Cross team responding to casualties from an Israeli airstrike came under fire, damaging two ambulances and injuring a rescuer. Source: OCHA Update 38

24 October 2024: In Majdel Selm town, Marjayoun district, Nabatieh governorate, an ambulance was hit by an Israeli airstrike. Source: National News Agency

25 October 2024: In Kherbet Selm town, Bint Jbeil district, Nabatieh governorate, a health centre was hit by Israeli airstrikes in the afternoon. Source: National News Agency

26 October 2024: In Al Bazourieh municipality, Tyre district, South governorate, a paramedic was killed, and 12 others were injured, including three paramedics, when an Israeli airstrike hit a health facility. Sources: LBC and Personal Communication

27 October 2024: In Ain Baal town, Tyre district, seven people, including three paramedics and a nurse were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a health facility. Sources: Megaphone, OCHA, WAFA, AA

29 October 2024: In Kfour village, Keserwan district, Keserwan-Jbeil governorate, a health centre was destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. Source: National News Agency

29 October 2024: In Chaqra village, Bint Jbeil district, Nabatieh governorate, Imam al Sadr Clinic was hit by Israeli airstrikes. Source: National News Agency

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